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- Just in case you didn’t know… Shayla is having a fantastic, vintage themed giveaway!
- Want to add a peter pan collar to your latest sewing or refashion project? Check out this tutorial!
- Rhiannon shared some beautiful autochromes for inspiration.
- More sewing fun: how to make your own bias tape from Colette Patterns.
- The ever cute Jessica now has a delightful new blog!
Hello, my friends! I woke up insanely early this morning (how does 4:30 do?), and have an alarming amount of energy. Which is a good thing, but I just know I’m going to crash sooner or later. lol. Hopefully I’ll be conscious enough for some serious sewing this afternoon though (and not prone to mistakes!).
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This week’s vintage inspiration image is something from that amazing goody box I received. It’s a page of “serviceable styles” from the 1920s. I just love how they call these styles “serviceable” (or I’ve seen “practical”; never anything unglamorous as “utilitarian”… hehe!); they’re so pretty! Can you imagine wearing one of those pretty frocks to clean the house? *le sigh* So, so cute! My favorite is the polka dot one in the trio of house dresses.
Have a splendid weekend, all!
I’m loving that blue blouse up top.
Their casual is our fabulous. Love it!
Serviceable is such a funny euphemism … and I think those styles are downright spiffy myself!
4:30 is early indeed! i’ve been up since 6 and !I thought I was tough! Take advantage of your energy while it’s here! good luck with the sewing frenzy and thanks for posting about the giveaway! I just entered!
Wonderful inspirations as always!
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Hi! I just love that birdie, but that doesn’t surprise you, does it? He is so sweet.
Like the vintage images from Aunt D. I personally favor the blue one.
I will have to check out the link for the bias tape. You know that is a source of difficulty for me.
Mom
I would be so scared I was going to get something icky on my dress! Dad/boyfriend/husband’s old shirts were invented for a reason!
Aww little blue bird! Adorable.
I’ve been getting up early too, though your 4:30 puts my 5:30 to shame. I do end up having a nap when I crash around 2pm though!
Happy weekend!
I never thought I would want to sew something from the 20s, as beautiful as the styles are they would be rendered potato sacks on me, but I love that blue frock on the upper right and the two ladies’ tops (standing with the man)!
I love that blue plaid dress… I’m big on blue and plaid.
4:30 is indeed early. Don’t crash too hard… preferably, find yourself a nice cosy soft spot with some goodies at hand and maybe a vintage magazine or two. Take care!
I want a serviceable house dress. It would make cleaning so much more fun!!!
So much inspiration!Thank you!
your blog is perfect ! i love it ! in my favorites !
I cannot, for the life of me, braid my own hair. I mean, I can do the two braids or the one, but any french or variety of – it’s impossible. I guess I ought to practice more.
I love the plaid and the brown at the right….but especially loving that hair!! I think mine should be shorter…
Oh gosh, I’m so awful at commenting! But thank you, thank you for the mention!!! I really means a lot!! Oh gosh, and I always love your fashion illustration/pattern scans…they’re perfect! Goodness, I want to wear every single one of those “serviceable” outfits!! Dreamy!
xx